Sunday, June 19, 2011

Strip Smart Book Blog Tour

Hello everyone!

Well I'm the end of the trail of an awesome blog tour of the Teachers Pet Strip-Smart Quilt Book Tour.

It's a beautiful day today, so I grabbed Kathy's book, took it out on the deck and began to read the introduction on her ruler thoughts. That is "SO ME" on passing up rulers of any kind because of the though of now I have to figure out how to use the ruler, and I just don't have the time.

I am amazed on how Kathy designed all these fun, fast, and easy scrappy quilts she has been talking about for months. Now I know it's all about the ruler and her talent.

Ok, so my thing is applique. I absolutely love the scrappy look quilts. Here's my problem; I end up matching all my cut pieces and don't end up with a scrappy looking quilt. Tara from Sew Unique Creations has been trying to teach me scrappy. I buy a lot of Taras' fabric with good intentions, but there it sits on a pile until this book and ruler comes along. Kathy, I'll finally get to sew a scrappy quilt without, "does the piece look good here", or "will this really look scrappy when I'm finished?"

"I LOVE THE BOOK AND RULER" Thank You KATHY!!!

As for my favorite quilt in the book, hmmmmm hard to pick just one. So I'll go with the "Brownies a La Mode", its a quilt I'm going to sew with my granddaughters when they come for a week in July. But, my favorite is "Pick up Sticks" scrappy.

I thought it would be great to start a quilt for my grandson, "scrappy of course", he loves to fish. So I started sewing 2-1/2" strips together and here is the block I came up with, using my gone fishing fabric line.

This book and ruler are so easy to use. You all are going to love it. Kathy is so creative and the quilts are wonderful. I've known Kathy for years and she is huge on fun. So remember to leave a comment here on our blog for today's chance to win one of Kathy's Strip-Smart Books and ruler.

Kathy will be drawing the names herself and announcing the winners! How cool is that? And I'm told there is a grand prize too!

I can't beleive this week is over,its been an enjoyable ride on the Strip Smart Book Blog Tour.I don't think I'm the only person that feels they need both the book and the ruler. After seeing all the beautiful quilts this week, who wouldn't. Thanks for the great tour. ;>

Love the block you made with the ruler!Is this a block for your grandson's quilt-to-make?This block does look scrappy to me, so I think you are staring to understand it ;o)Too bad this is the last post to introduce Kathy's smart book and ruler. It was fun seeing and hearing something different about it along the tour!Have a lovely day (o:

I really can't wait to see the book and ruler in person. In case I don't win one (keeping fingers crossed), I have to look where to buy it over here in the Netherlands. Hugs to everyone who made this possible, it has been a fun week!

I sew with Quilts of Valor, and I've told some of the ladies about this book and ruler. I'd love to win these, both for my use, and for Quilts of Valor use. We get so many fabrics donated that 'scrappy' is really the only way we can go. These patterns look sew cute. Thanks ladies for the giveaway.

I love the block you made with your fabric and the ruler-any guy (especially my guy) would love to have that quilt, when done. It was nice to see the quilt square made up of a different patterned fabric. I really think by now that I could master that ruler as I am like you-scardy cat to try something new.

It's been a great tour with this book and ruler. If everyone has this many great things to say about it, it must be good. I would love to win one. Thanks for a great series ladies, and especially thanks to Kathy for making our quilting easier and more enjoyable.

Hi Debbie, I love your block. I think it is the first one to use all "colored" fabric (not a white with it) and it looks great that way. I would not have thought of doing it that way so thanks for a new idea. Would love to win this book/ruler as it looks very fast and fun. This has been my first blog hop and I really have enjoyed it. Thanks to Kathy for her generosity.

This has been a blast. I missed commenting on the first blog by a couple hours, but have really enjoyed following the tour and seeing what other people have to say. You gals have sold me! I want the book & the ruler! Congrats on a successful blog tour!

What a fantastic fabric combo you have used! Isn't this method just too fun? I have hsd such a good time and discovered some great new blogs...so rather I get the ruler/book or not...I still feel like a winner;-).

I've been following the blog tour and I am so impressed by this book and ruler. I have usually avoided "special purpose" rulers thinking I wouldn't use them much, but this one looks like I could do a lot with it. Thanks for the chance to win.

It's hard to take time for both quilting and the outdoors, especially in the summer. Love what I have seen of Kathy's book and the ruler during this blog hop. Will have to check out more of her books. Thanks for the opportunity to win the book and ruler.

I'm always sad to see the blog hops end. I love being introduced to new books and techniques and it is such fun to explore new-to-me blogs. I love the block you made. It shows that the patterns can be masculine or pretty depending on the fabric chosen.

I have really enjoyed the blog hop, and the inspiration from the book and ruler--it is amazing what you can make with just strips and the ruler!! The end result looks so complicated, but the process looks easy! Thanks so much for the opportunity!! (Your grandson is going to love the quilt!!)

The more I read about Kathy's book and the ruler, the more I WANT BOTH!!! Fingers and toes crossed. Thank you for the chance and glad you are making a quilt for your grandson - I think the boys are often forgotten.

What a great block you made, I am sure your grandson will love that quilt! I have visited all of the "stops" on this book tour and each and every one has been fun. Thank you for the opportunity to win.tamiquilts at att dot net

In the past, I've avoided rulers that work with only a certain pattern or book. This ruler has truly intrigued me. And, it seems, once you have the idea the possibilities are endless. My kind of thing!

this looks so fun. I told my mom about the strip quilts, after visiting camille's blog yesterday. By Sat night, she called me and She has already ordered her a book, and both of us a ruler. We are ready for some strip quilt fun!

Each and every day I've visited each blog on the book tour and have thoroughly enjoyed seeing what you've all had to say and shared. Now I keep my fingers crossed that Quilt Hollow's name is pulled. :-) Wonderful tour and I enjoyed seeing your fishy block. I was thinking it would also be a fun I spy!!

It's been fun to see how this ruler works! Everyone has made it sound easy. I'm not very good at scrappy either but have a great selection of scraps. It would be fun to try out this ruler and book. Thanks for a chance to win.

Having made clothes and wanting all things to match, it was fun to just pick up fabrics and sew them next to each other, with little or no regard to pattern and color. I love scrap quilts and am looking forward to this book.quiltschon@att.net

I've visited each of the blogs in this tour about Kathy's new book other than one that closed their comments the day of their 'tour day' although I could still read. I've loved seeing each person commenting about the book and seeing the different quilts from this book they thought was their favorite. The ruler is just too cool and definitely one I must get soon as well as this book unless I am lucky enough to win.

I really love your fabric used to create the block. I really love the brown fabric in your block. That is very cool with so many uses other than a fishing type quilt.

Thank you for being part of the tour and showing off your fabrics too.

I've been following the blog tour and enjoying it very much. The ruler looks amazing and the patterns in the book certainly look doable. A great and easy way to reduce my stash. Thanks for the chance to win.

Love the fish! My son is totally into bugs. And fish. Well, anything slimey. He's definitely all boy. ;) Can't wait to get my own book and ruler and try it out! I've had so much fun on the blog hop, and I'm excited to explore your blog a bit more.

I've relly enjoyed this book tour. its been fun to see the different takes on the quilts and to read each one's explanation of what you are doing and why. I didn't get to every blog on the right day but late or on time, they have been very interesting. Thanks.

The book tour has passed so quickly! hope win a copy of the book and ruler because the patterns look fantastic. Thanks for showing the fish block -- because there are many outdoorsmen in my family and would be cool to make a quilt like this.

What a great use of fish fabric. I have a small collection of that and also of cats, butterflies, Americana - in fact this quilt would be great for using up all different kinds of collections of fabric. Thanks for sharing.

I have loved every day of this blog tour - and I only discovered it yesterday! Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings. If I am not one of the lucky winners, I'll definitely be picking up this book and ruler!

It has been enjoyable seeing the bloggers' choices in blocks and fabrics as they made their favorite block. Kathy made the quilts even more irresistible by giving them such memorable names. This book and accompanying ruler are definitely must-haves.

Debbie I like the block you selected using all colored fabrics that you designed. This book w/ ruler has been used so many great ways shown on the blog hop - I hope I win! Thanks for the many ideas & an opportunity to win!

Your grandson will love the quilt! The men in my family are just as excited to get a quilt as the ladies. They are so personal! I can't wait to see Kathy's new book and try the various patterns and the new ruler. Thank you

Father's Day messed up my schedule, but was excited to check out this last hop stop today. I love your block and that fabric is awesome! You've got one lucky grandson! I checked out this book at my local quilt shop this afternoon, but said I have to wait and see if I am lucky enough to win it! Every page looked familiar as we've become so acquainted in the past week. Can't wait to give it a try!!

I have really enjoyed reading the different posts and seeing all the lovely creations from Kathy's book and ruler. Your winners are going to have fun with this cool tool.Thanks for the opportunity to win such a terrific prize.Regards from Western Canada,Anna